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Jan 20, 20235 min read

Do It Yourself?

So, you see a little mold or maybe you’ve not been feeling too well. You look up the signs and symptoms of mold and find they correspond...

Dec 20, 20224 min read

Hello Winter

Do you look forward to the first day of winter? Do you dread it? How about that beautiful first snowfall? - there is nothing like it! The...

Nov 18, 20223 min read

Does Mold Cause Structural Damage?

Yes, mold thrives by feeding off of its source. This can weaken a home's structural support. Why is Mold a structural hazard? Mold is a...

Oct 2, 20223 min read

A Change of Season - Fall

The first day of Fall came and went without much notice and we find ourselves saying things like “Where did the Summer go?” The days get...

Sep 18, 20223 min read

The Power of a Storm - Remembering Ida

One year ago the skies grew dark and a storm was upon us as the clouds unleashed massive amounts of rain. We knew it was coming but no...

Jul 14, 20223 min read

Illnesses and Sewage Exposure

Sewage water can be toxic. It can carry viruses, bacteria, pesticides, fungi, and parasites. Each year there are over two million...

Jun 5, 20223 min read

Certification, Education, Experience: Why Quality Mold and Asbestos Inspections Require All Three

Why Quality Matters People’s definition of quality varies. People have described quality as: Conformance to requirements Freedom from...

Apr 28, 20224 min read

The Importance of a Pre-purchase Mold Inspection

Justin H. Joe, Ph.D., CIH, CSP, CPE, and Paula Shearer Can you sell a home with mold? Worried about your health or that you may be...

Mar 29, 20223 min read

10 Common Places For Household Mold Growth

Justin H. Joe, PhD, CIH, CSP, CPE, and Paula Shearer Have concerns about the growth of mold in your home? You are in good company. Many...

Aug 20, 20214 min read

Can mold make my pet sick? Effect of Mold on Pets

Justin H. Joe, PhD, CIH, CSP, CPE, Nicole Lee, and Lucas Kim Pets can be affected by mold from their indoor home environment is similar...

Jul 1, 20211 min read

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Jun 25, 20214 min read

How Does Mold Grow in HVAC Systems?

Justin H. Joe, PhD, CIH, CSP, CPE , Nicole Lee, and Lucas Kim Air conditioning or HVAC systems are an ideal solution for humid, hot...

Jun 11, 20216 min read

Taking a Look at Airborne Particulate Matter: Inhalable, Thoracic, and Respirable Fractions

Esther Hur & Justin H. Joe, PhD, CIH, CSP, CPE Particle pollution refers to the combination of tiny solid and liquid particles in the...

May 20, 20214 min read

What is the best way to purify indoor air?

Esther Hur & Justin H. Joe, PhD, CIH, CSP, CPE Air pollution is one of the world’s greatest environmental problems of 2021. Research done...

May 14, 20214 min read

Lead Poisoning in Children: How Does It Happen and How Can I Prevent It?

Esther Hur & Justin H. Joe, PhD, CIH, CSP, CPE Lead poisoning is the number one environmental poison for children in New York State. Lead...

Apr 14, 20216 min read

Environmental Testing for Mold and Mycotoxins

Justin H. Joe, Ph.D, CIH, CSP, CPE Recently, we received a call asking us to perform a mold inspection in our client’s house because he...

Feb 18, 20216 min read

Mold Can Grow Faster Due to The Pandemic

Justin H. Joe, PhD, CIH, CSP, CPE With the pandemic forcing workers out of their offices, students to abandon their classrooms and...

Feb 2, 20214 min read

Clearance of Mold Remediation Undermined by Modern Use of Air Conditioning Systems

Justin H. Joe, PhD, CIH, CSP, CPE Even though most of human life is spent indoors, maintaining indoor air quality is necessary to lower...

Jan 29, 20213 min read

Black Mold: What It Is, Why It's Bad And How To Get Rid Of It

Justin H. Joe, PhD, CIH, CSP, CPE Black mold is like your in-laws. It enters your house, sets up camp in your restrooms, and refuses to...

Jan 26, 20212 min read

What To Do When There Is Mold In Your Home

Mold is a scary word. Whenever it’s around, it means something has gone bad. It’s a shame, really, because it sounds like and is spelled...